As her trial was set to begin Monday, a former Marysville High School English teacher pleaded guilty to having an illegal sexual relationship with a student.

Stacy L. McConoughey, 36, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual battery, each punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. She and prosecutors will present their sides during a sentencing hearing on May 16 before Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser.

"I'm hoping that the judge imposes a sentence that is consistent with her history, character and condition," said Sam Shamansky, McConoughey's attorney. "When there's no plea agreement to be had, you take your best shot at sentencing."

As her trial was set to begin Monday, a former Marysville High School English teacher pleaded guilty to having an illegal sexual relationship with a student.

Stacy L. McConoughey, 36, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual battery, each punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. She and prosecutors will present their sides during a sentencing hearing on May 16 before Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser.

"I'm hoping that the judge imposes a sentence that is consistent with her history, character and condition," said Sam Shamansky, McConoughey's attorney. "When there's no plea agreement to be had, you take your best shot at sentencing."